Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
From 4 hours to 6 hours
What You Will Do
Only 116 persons by day are permitted to get into the hidden beach. Because in Eco Explorer we have more boats with permits than other providers, we have more spots available per day for this activity. 96% of our visitors get into the beach.
As a commitment with conservancy, the park has been declaring a free of plastic islands, so it´s good idea to bring your own water container.
Our boats are fast, comfortable, and safe, our guides know perfectly how to assist you on the boat, during the in-water activity and hidden beach access.
The information provided by our staff and their experience is unvaluable.
Hidden beach access is available from Tue - Sun only. Deposit (30 USD) of hidden beach is not refundable if you do get to swim to it. (Because of bad weather conditions or spots not available).
We also offer a private option up to 4 pax, this option offer more chances to access to the beach.
This tour focuses on snorkeling, bird watching and getting to know our beautiful islands.
What's Included?
- Drinking water
- Permits for national park
- CONANP (Federal gov) fee
- Conservancy donation fee to Bahia Unida
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Other
- Snacks such as granola bars, apples, bananas and jelly sandwich.
- Other
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Harbor fee must be paid in cash when check in. MNX$100 /6 USD per person.
- Hidden beach ticket (available Tue-Sun) must be paid in cash upon check-in (600 Pesos)
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We are located at Marina Vallarta, 5 minutes from the airport. (As a reference we are nearby the Flamingos resort and 8 Tostadas restaurant)
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Marietas Islands
2 hours
We depart around 9 am from Marina Vallarta. At just 10 minutes, the ameca river provide great views and is the perfect spot to find some dolphins having breakfast. Passing the first hour we arrive the islands, but during the winter, the ocean provides great wild life on the way out like dolphins, turtles, mantarays and whales. Arriving the islands we will provide the snorkel gear and we will teach you how to use the gear and life jackets and provide some information to improove your in water skills to make your activity fun and safe.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Eco Explorer Vallarta
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age to access to hidden beach is 10 years old with an adult on the same group. (Must bring ID of minor and adult)
- People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted
- Max age to access to hidden beach is 65 years old (Must bring ID)
- The snorkeling tour is for ages 6-70 years old (In this case we recommend private family tour)
- If you are traveling by cruise please be sure to ask for the arrival time in central time.
- Pregnant travelers are NOT allowed in our tours due to safety of mother and baby.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish